It's simple to communicate with
elected officials, but there are a few special rules, which you may wish to
follow:
Addressing Letters:
Elected officials have been granted a title of distinction by the voters who
entrusted those officials with the position they hold. Therefore, addressing
letters to elected officials takes on a slightly different tone from that of
other individuals. You should always lead with, "The Honorable (followed by
their first and last name)." The next line should be their title, and following
lines should be the address lines.
Example:
The Honorable Joseph Smith
Minnesota State Representative
(Address line)
St, Paul, MN (Zip)
You should begin your letter with, "Dear (title last name),"
Example:
Dear State Representative Smith,
Keep your letter brief and to the point and have someone else read it before
sending it just to make sure you've made your point clearly and respectfully.
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